Westbury Square Townhomes Rules and Regulations Draft Corrected 12/10

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1 Westbury Square Townhomes Rules and Regulations Draft Corrected 12/10 An organized and lawful society must have a set of rules and regulations with which to govern their own members. Below are the rules and regulations adopted by home owners of the Westbury Square Townhomes Association. These rules and regulations are designed to make the Westbury Square Townhomes a safe, happy, comfortable, desirable, and decent place to live. UNIT OCCUPANCY: Only two (2) residents shall be allowed to live in a one (1) bedroom condominium unit. Only three (3) residents shall be allowed to live in a two (2) bedroom condominium unit. Only four (4) residents shall be allowed to live in a three (3) bedroom condominium unit. For purposes of this rule, the Association defines a resident as a person who remains on and/or resides at the property for more than twenty (20) days. Any unit found to be in violation of the above unit occupancy rule will be subject to fine and/or eviction at the cost of the owner. UNIT INSURANCE: All owners and/or residents are responsible for obtaining personal contents and liability insurance in accordance with the provisions of the Declaration. Damage to personal items is the responsibility of the owners and/or residents. The Association s insurance deductible shall be handled in accordance with the Association s insurance deductible resolution. ELECTRICAL SERVICE: All occupied units must have electrical service provided by the Association by the authorized provider. The use of generators, candles, or other open fire as a substitute for electricity is not acceptable. If the electrical service is interrupted, due to non-payment of electrical charges, the owner will have twenty-four (24) hours to restore the service before fines will be assessed in accordance with the enforcement provision set forth herein. (See Imposition of Fines) A fine of (seventy-five dollars ($75.00) per week will be assessed until the power is restored or the unit is vacated. Temporary use of generators may be permitted at the discretion of the Board in extreme circumstances due to natural disasters such as power outages caused by a hurricane. NUISANCES and DISTURBANCES: Owners/residents shall avoid making, or permitting to be made, loud, disturbing, or objectionable noises, and in using, playing, or permitting to be used or played, musical instruments, radios, phonographs, televisions, amplifiers, and any other noise-making devices or instruments in such a manner as which may disturb other residents. Determinations with regard to nuisances and disturbances shall be based on the current City of Houston Ordinances. LEASES: 1. Every lease of a condominium unit shall be subject to the following terms and provisions: A. All leases shall be in writing. B. No lease shall be for transient or hotel purposes. C. No lease shall cover less than the entire condominium unit. D. Unless otherwise permitted in writing by the Board of Directors, no lease shall be for an initial term of less than twelve (12) continuous months. 2. Tenant Screening: Each owner shall be required to, and shall be solely responsible for reviewing, researching, and determining the character, criminal background, sex offender background, prior conviction background, prior landlord referrals, and/or suitability of each prospective tenant and/or other occupant of his/her unit in such manner which is reasonable and prudent of landlords in Houston, Harris County, Texas for properties comparable to Westbury Square Townhomes, Inc. at the time such lease application is made/entered into. 1

2 In the event that any owner fails or refuses to perform a tenant screening, in addition to the remedies of the Association as set forth in item 5 (five) below, such owner shall be liable to any party whomsoever suffers any damage or injury resulting from the acts of any such tenant/occupant which would have been reasonably foreseeable had the owner performed such review and research as to such matters and such matters disclosed information which a reasonable and prudent landlord in Houston, Harris County, Texas leasing similar property would have considered unfavorable and grounds for rejection of lease approval. Further, in the event the tenant screening discloses matters which a reasonable and prudent landlord in Houston, Harris County, Texas leasing similar property would have unfavorable and grounds for rejection of lease approval, and such owner elects to lease to such tenant/occupant notwithstanding same, then said owner shall be liable to any party whomsoever suffers any damage or injury resulting from the acts of any such tenant/occupant which would have been reasonably foreseeable given the matters disclosed by such review and research. The Association, the Board of Directors, the Officers, and the agents of the Association shall have no obligation to independently review, research, and/or determine the character, criminal background, sex offender background, prior conviction background, prior landlord referrals, and/or suitability of any prospective tenant/occupant of any unit in the property. 3. Responsibility for Tenant Conduct: Each owner shall be responsible for, and shall pay for damage to the common elements or any unit caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of the owner s tenant, any other occupant of the owner s unit, or the tenant/occupant s family, guests, employees, contractors, agents, or invitees, and for costs incurred by the Association to obtain compliance, including attorney fees, whether or not suit is filed. 4. Names of Tenants, Copies of Leases, and Compliance with Screening Requirements: Not later than the thirtieth (30 th ) day after the date an owner leases a unit to a tenant/occupant, the owner shall provide the Association with the following: (a) A copy of the fully completed and executed lease (information deemed personal, such as social security numbers, business terms, rent amount, etc., may be redacted.); (b) As required by Section (e)(3) of the Texas Uniform Condominium Act, if not shown in the copy of the lease delivered pursuant to item (a) above, the name, address, and telephone number, (home or cellular), for each and every person occupying the unit as a tenant/occupant under lease; and (c) As required by Section (e)(4) of the Texas Uniform Condominium Act, if not shown in the copy of the lease delivered pursuant to item (a) above, the name, address, and telephone phone number, (home, office, or cellular), for any person managing the unit as agent of the unit owner. (d) A written statement signed by the owner stating that the owner conducted the tenant screening as required by paragraph 1 above. Such written statement shall outline specifically, the scope of such tenant screening and what records or resources were reviewed in connection with such tenant screening. 5. Remedies in the Event of Non-compliance. Owners who fail or refuse to provide the documentation required by paragraph 4 above within the time required shall be subject to the levy of an initial fine in the amount of one hundred dollars ($100.00), with a subsequent fine which doubles the second month and triples the third month, etc. thereafter until such time that all of the required information is properly delivered. Any owner who fails or refuses to provide the documentation required by paragraph 4 (four) above on two or more occasions during cumulative twelve (12) month period shall be subject to the levy of a fine in the amount of two hundred dollars ($200) for each additional time the owner fails or refuses to provide such information. 2

3 NOTICE OF SALE: Owners or purchasers shall notify the Association in writing of the sale of any condominium unit within ten (10) days of the date of conveyance with either the top portion of the closing statement or a copy of the deed and shall provide the purchaser s mailing address (if different from the condominium address). The top portion of the closing statement or a copy of the deed is required to transfer ownership. CHANGE OF ADDRESS: In the event an owner relocates, moves, or changes his/her mailing address, it is the owner s responsibility to notify the Association in writing of the new address within ten (10) days of the relocating. All such notices should be submitted to the Association s managing agent in writing. VEHICLES AND PARKING: 1. Condition of Vehicle: All vehicles parked on the property must be in good working and operating condition and must contain/display the following: a valid license plate, a valid registration sticker, a valid state inspection sticker, or any permit or license as required by the State of Texas. 2. Parking Permits: All residents, owners, and visitor with vehicles that enter through the gates must have a parking permit or a temporary hang tag. The parking permit must be displayed and visible in the lower corner of the back window on the driver s side. The parking permit sticker may be waived with special approval of the Board is an owner request it because of special circumstances. The temporary hang tag must be displayed from the rearview mirror. Parking permits may be obtained from the Association s managing agent during regular business hours. One (1) free parking permit is issued per bedroom. One (1) free temporary hang tag is issued per unit. All replacement tags are twenty dollars ($20.00). 3. Guest Parking in the Parallel Parking on Chimney Rock Drive: The parallel parking or guest parking located in the front drive at Chimney Rock is for guests only. No residents or owners are allowed to park in the guest parking spaces. Any resident or owner vehicle parked in this drive is subject to being towed at the owner s expense. Visitors may park in one of these designated guest parking spaces for a period of time that shall not exceed three (3) hours. All vehicles parked in the guest parking for more than three (3) hours are subject to being towed at the owner s expense. 4. Visitor Parking Within the Gated Areas: All vehicles must be in compliance with the Condition of Vehicle rule as described above. A visitor parking tag must be displayed from the rear view mirror of the vehicle. Owners may use additional unassigned visitor parking spaces for a short term as long as the vehicle is not stored and is moved every seventy-two (72) hours. 5. Vehicle Repair or Cleaning: No vehicle repairs or maintenance are allowed on the property, including but not limited to oil changes and transmission work. Minor repairs (such as changing a flat tire or jump starting a battery) are allowed as long as the repair does not take more than one (1) hour. All tools, parts, and debris associated with the repair must be stored or properly disposed of immediately after the repair is completed. No vehicle may be washed on Association property. 6. Violations: Any vehicle in violation of the above rules may be stickered, wheel-locked, towed pursuant to the Texas Towing Statute, or otherwise removed from the property by the Board, at the expense of the vehicle s owner. In addition or in lieu of the foregoing, the Association shall be entitled to take any available legal action (including seeking mandatory injunctive relief) in the event of any violation of these rules. The Association exercises these remedies for rules violations. All motorized vehicles must be parked in authorized parking spaces only. Parking spaces are not to be used for storage of vehicles, boats, campers, trailers, or storage units. Any of these items found located in authorized parking spaces are subject to removal at the owner s expense. Any vehicle not parked in a clearly marked and authorized parking space is subject to being towed from the property at the owner s 3

4 expense. GENERAL COMMON ELEMENTS AND LIMITED COMMON ELEMENTS: Balconies, walkways, carports, and patios are part of the general common elements and limited common elements. Articles may not be placed or stored in these areas that detract from the visual appearance of the property, violate code, or interfere with emergency personnel or equipment. All pots must be white, off-white, terra-cotta, or the approved forest green, Non-conforming items are prohibited and are subject to removal and fines. An ACC application for any variation of the above should specify the location of the item and a description of the item and must be submitted to the Board of Directors. Owners and/or residents must have the form approved in writing before placing additional items on or in the general common elements or limited common elements. Personal articles such as laundry, rugs, mops, brooms, trash cans, boxes, ice chests, household furniture, appliances, bicycles, motorcycles, barbeque grills, wind socks, banners, traditional seed bird feeders, bird houses, and bird baths are strictly prohibited. The display of American flags may be approved by application. The Association my have any item(s) in violation removed without notice. The cost of removal will be assessed to the unit owner. Banners, flags, windsocks may be displayed in the fenced patio areas provided they are not visible above the fences. No items, with the exception of plants, are allowed to be visible above the fences. Barbeque pits are not to be used or stored in the general common elements. Barbeque pits are allowed to be stored in the fenced patio areas in accordance with City of Houston Fire Code. The use of barbeque pits outside of buildings shall not be located within the (10) feet of combustible walls or roofs or other combustible materials. The barbeque pits permanently installed in the pool area are available for use by the owners and residents of Westbury Square. Any owner or resident who uses the barbeque pits in the pool area shall be responsible for clean up. All plants being considered for display by residents and/or owners in general common elements or limited common elements must have an approved ACC request or they are subject to being removed without notice. Plants may be placed in front of the units or on the unit s private balcony or patio and must be well maintained. Plants must be potted in terra cotta colored, white or off-white containers. Plants are not to be hung from the overhang areas, the wrought iron, or trees. Any additions or deletions to the general common element s or limited common element s landscaping must be approved in writing in advance by the Board. Changes or Additions to the Property: No work of any kind shall be done on exterior building walls, roofs, or on any common element by any owner or resident without the prior approval of the Board of Directors. Such work might be, but not limited to, electrical, television, computer wiring, antennas, satellite dishes, machines, or air conditioners. No installations may be made in such a way that it protrudes the walls or roof of the condominium unit. Owners may have non-reflective storm doors and storm windows professionally installed, at their expense, after submission and approval of an ACC request. All old items, such as the old A/C units, must be removed and properly disposed of when a new unit is installed. 1) Unit Repairs: Owners are responsible for establishing an emergency procedure for repairing items which are the owner s responsibility. Tenants should have names and numbers of vendors to call in the event of an emergency. Owners are responsible for timely repair of all items which are the responsibility of the owner. In the event that the repair item is damaging another unit or general common/limited 4

5 common elements, the Association has the right to make such repair and bill the owner for the repair. 2) Interruption of Water Service to Make a Repair: Owners are responsible for immediately repairing any item that is damaged while making a repair. The managing agent must be notified in advance and must approve any emergency interruption in water service prior to the interruption of the water service. Nonemergency repairs must be scheduled Monday through Friday between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. and approved in advance by the managing agent. A licensed, bonded, and insured plumber must be used to interrupt service to the hot water lines. Failure to notify and obtain the prior approval of the Association and/or its managing agent prior to interrupting the service will result in a fine. The owner shall be responsible for the cost to repair any damage caused to the boilers or pipes due to an owner s interruption of service, and such costs shall be levied as an assessment against the owner s unit. Use of General and Limited Common Elements: Individual garage, carport, and/or yard sales are not allowed at Westbury Square Townhomes. An annual sale by the Association may be held as designated by the Board of Directors. The guidelines for the sale are to be established by the Board. Vandalism: Any damage to the general common elements or limited common elements by an owner, their guests, tenants, agents, employees, representatives, or any other parties on Association property under the authority of an owner, shall be repaired at the sole expense of the owner. If the owner fails to repair such damage, the Association may, but shall not be required to; complete the repair work and the cost of the repairs shall be levied as an assessment against the owner s unit. Any tampering with gates, locks, Comcast cables or boxes, electric meters, electric boxes or any form of vandalism will result in a fine plus the cost of repairing the vandalized, damaged, or destroyed item. Owners are responsible for the actions of their tenants, guests, agents, representative, visitors and invitees. Public Intoxication: No open glass alcoholic containers (beer, wine, whiskey, etc.) are allowed anywhere in the general common elements. Individuals displaying evidence of public intoxication are subject to arrest by law enforcement. Alcohol consumption shall be limited to inside the unit, within the enclosed patio area, and the pool area only. No Common Play Areas: Owners, residents, tenants, guests, agents, representatives, and other persons associated with an owner on Association property shall not use sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, hallways, courtyards, passageways, stairways, and any other general common elements or limited common elements as play areas for children or adults, with the exception of the pool area which has its own posted rules. Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to skateboarding, roller skating, in-line skating, riding mopeds, riding motorcycles, riding bicycles, riding tricycles, riding unicycles, and the like in the general common elements. Owners, their tenants, guest and invitees shall be solely responsible for any and all damage resulting in the conduct of such prohibited activities in the general common elements. Signs: Owners are not allowed to put For Sale, For Rent, For Lease, or any other advertisement signs on the property except on the community bulletin boards. A standard business card may be placed in the front window or door of any condominium unit to assist owners who wish to sell or lease their property at Westbury Square Townhomes. The sales price may not be listed on the sign. The foregoing prohibition as to signs is not applicable to political signs as set forth herein. The display of political signs shall be permitted in accordance with Section of the Texas Property Code as it currently exists or as same may be amended or modified. The display of political signs advertising a candidate or ballot item for election may be displayed for ninety (90) days before an election or ten (10) days after an election. Political signs cannot be displayed or placed in the Common Elements. Only one (1) sign for each candidate or ballot item is allowed. Political signs that contain roofing material, siding, paving materials, flora, one or more balloons or lights, or any other similar building, landscaping, or nonstandard decorative component are prohibited. Political signs that are attached in any way to plant material, a traffic control device, a light, a trailer, a vehicle, or any other existing structure or object are 5

6 prohibited. The painting of political signs on an architectural surface is prohibited. Political signs that threaten public health of safety are prohibited. Political signs larger than four feet by six feet are prohibited. Political signs that violate the law are prohibited. Political signs that contain language, graphics, or any display that would be offensive to the ordinary person are prohibited. Political signs accompanied by music or other sounds or by streamers or is otherwise distracting to motorists are prohibited. Community Bulletin Boards: Community bulletin boards are located at each of the four (4) mailbox areas. Notices from owners may be placed on these boards for one month using small thumb tacks. Notices may be no larger than eight and one half (8.5) inches by eleven (11) inches. Owners must send the Association s managing agent a copy of any item to be posted for approval. Once it is stamped and dated it can be placed on any bulletin board. Expired or unapproved items will be removed and discarded. Window Coverings: Acceptable window coverings are mini-blinds, vertical blinds, draperies, shutters, and curtains that are in good repair. No other window coverings are permitted. Newspaper, aluminum foil, blankets, sheets, and other non-traditional materials are strictly prohibited. All window coverings must have a white or beige color appearing on the exterior of the unit. If shutters are used, they must be either blonde, a natural wood color, white or beige. If an owner wished a variation, such as professionally installed non-reflective window tinting or a color variation, an ACC request must be submitted and approved in writing by the Board of Directors in accordance with the ACC Guidelines. Trash Collection Policy: The Association provides trash collections and/or valet service at the property. Owners and residents may place only household/kitchen garbage out for collection no earlier than 5:00 a.m. on collection days. All household and kitchen garbage must be in a securely closed plastic bag or box. The days and time that the trash collection is available will depend on the contractual agreement with the trash collection company and is subject to change. Contact the Association s managing agent for the current trash schedule. No trash will be picked up from within the townhouse courtyard areas. However, pool-side and courtyard side condominium unit area residents may be allowed to place their household and kitchen garbage at their front door for collection depending on the contractual agreement with the trash collection company. Pool and courtyard side single bedroom unit owners will be notified in writing of any policy changes. Owners and residents are responsible for their own heavy trash collection. No heavy trash items, such as major appliances, construction debris, furniture, or exercise equipment, may be placed outside of the unit or discarded on the general common elements or limited common elements of the Association. Any items found outside a unit or on the general common elements or the limited common elements will be immediately removed from the property and the cost of the removal will be levied as an assessment against the owner of the unit that discarded the item. Owners and residents may use a heavy trash collection company of their choice for removal of heavy trash items. However, no large garbage trucks are allowed in any parking area. If the collection company uses a large truck, the owner may be subject to a fine and the owner shall be responsible for any damages to the parking area and/or the general common elements or limited common elements. Pets: All pets and their owners are subject to all city, county, and other local ordinances. Livestock, snakes, or other exotic animals and wild animals as defined in the Houston City Code are specifically prohibited. No livestock or poultry of any kind shall be raised, commercially bred, kept, maintained, or harbored in any condominium unit or anywhere on Association property. All pets must not exceed thirtyfive (35) pounds in weight or must not be more than eighteen (18) inches at the shoulder level at full maturity and must be controlled by the owner at all times. The Association makes the exceptions for fish in appropriate aquatic tanks and not more than two (2) dogs, or two (2) cats, or two (2) birds or a combination thereof per unit. Owners and residents with other types of household pets must notify the Board of Directors in writing as to the type of pet to be housed. 6

7 The Board of Directors reserves the right to refuse any pet that it deems to be potentially harmful to other residents of the property, such as, but not limited to vicious dogs. The Board of Directors will review written complaints from other owners and residents concerning pets. If the Board of Directors, after such review, deems the pet to be harmful or potentially harmful, or a disturbance to other residents, the Board of Directors may require the pet owner to remove the pet from Association property. Such determination with regard to the harmful or dangerous nature of an animal, as well as a disturbance or a nuisance, shall be made at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors. All pets currently on the property as of the effective date of these rules are hereby grandfathered and will be allowed to remain on the property without penalty until the pet dies or is otherwise permanently removed from the unit for whatever reason. However, the pet owner shall not replace the pet unless it is in compliance with these rules. New pets coming onto the property after the effective date of these rules must comply with the requirements of these rules. All pets must be on a leash and in the owners control when outside the condominium unit. All pets must be walked off the property and not on the interior of the property or any landscaped area of the property. If the dog has an accident o the property, the pet owner must pick up the waste and dispose of it appropriately. All pets must wear a collar with a current City of Houston license tag, rabies vaccination tag, a mandatory Westbury Square Townhomes tag, and any other identification tag as required by city ordinance. The Westbury Square Townhomes tag will be available for purchase from the management company and the fee amount will be set annually by the Board for a one time purchase per animal. Owners and residents who allow their pets to run loose on the property are subject to a fine, and the loose pet is subject to being picked up by the Association or their designated representative, such as the City of Houston Department of Animal Control, or the S.P.C.A. for immediate removal from the property without any notice to the owner or resident for not abiding by these rules. Owners and residents are fully responsible for the care of their pets. No pet food, pet dishes, or other pet materials of any kind are to be placed outside of a condominium unit. Owners and residents may not feed their personal pets or stray animals in the common elements at any time. No dog or other pet shall be left tethered (attended or otherwise) to a stake, post, building, fixture, structure, furniture, or a general common elements or limited common element or object for any reason whatsoever. Pets may not be left unattended in a patio or on balcony areas. SWIMMING POOL RULES and REGULATIONS: The swimming pool area is open seven (7) days a week from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. on Sunday through Thursday and 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. on Friday through Saturday. The use of the pool facilities will be contingent upon owners and residents maintaining the noise at low levels at all times so as not to disturb other residents. Any member of the Board or representative of the Association s managing agent has sole discretion to determine what is considered an unacceptable noise level and their decision is final. No loud music or noise is allowed. Portable battery powered equipment is acceptable only when played low enough so as not to disturb other residents. The use of headphones is recommended. The pool entrance and exit gates must be kept closed at all times. Any owner or resident found tampering with and/or propping open a pool gate will be fined and may be banned from the pool area. A maximum of two (2) children under the age of eighteen (18) years of age from any one condominium unit are allowed in the pool area at a time. A resident or owner over the age of eighteen (18) years of age must accompany and remain with all children in the pool area at all times to supervise their conduct and safety. Unsupervised children will be asked to leave the pool area. No owner or resident may have more than four (4) guests in the pool area at any one time without prior 7

8 written permission from the Association. Owners and residents must accompany and remain with all guests in the pool area. No pool parties, gatherings, or celebrations are allowed in the pool area without prior consent from the Board of Directors No diving into or running around the pool, horseplay, or unsanitary actions are allowed in the pools area. No pets or animals of any kind are allowed in the pool area. No tampering with safety equipment including, but not limited to, the pool lights and the pool phone is allowed. No glass of any kind is allowed in or near the pool area. Owners and residents are responsible for removing their trash from the pool area. Intoxicated and/or belligerent individuals are subject to arrest by law enforcement officials. The Association is not responsible for damage, loss, or theft of any article brought to or left at the pool area. The Association reserves the right to close the pool at any time. Any violation of the swimming pool rules and regulations by any owner, resident, tenant, guest or any other person in the pool area under the authority of an owner, or a resident, will result it possible restriction from use of the pool facilities. ELECTRIC METERS: Tampering with the meters is strictly prohibited. Units with electric meters must allow access for the meter reader, repairman, or maintenance personnel. All owners and residents whose meters are located inside another owner s gated area must be provided a key to access the meter in the event of an emergency. All electricians who render repairs must be licensed, bonded, and insured. FORMATION of a RULES and REGULATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE: At the Westbury Square Townhomes Board of Directors discretion, a Rules and Regulation Review Committee may be established with two or more Board members and/or owners, to review appeals submitted by owners. This committee will review the appeal and issue a recommendation to the WST Board of Directors. The WST Board will then render a decision based on the Westbury Square Townhomes Rules and Regulations document, Westbury Square Townhomes by-laws, and the recommendation(s) of the Review Committee. Such a committee can be established or dissolved by a majority decision by the WST Board of Directors. VIOLATION NOTICE: Upon the noting or making of a complaint, the Managing Agent shall provide written notice to the owner and resident of record. Such a notice shall request that the violation(s) involved be corrected/cured not more than ten (10) days from the date of the notice and shall advise that a fine of seventy-five dollars ($75.00) will be imposed within thirty (30) days unless the recipient requests a fine review meeting with the WST Board of Directors or the Rules and Regulations Review Committee. The notice shall state that not later than the 30 th day after the date of the notice, the unit owner may request a hearing before the Board to contest the fine. Such response shall be in writing, dated, and directed to the Managing Agent. Upon commencing a meeting to request their appeal, the recipient must submit a written reason for his/her appeal and will have ten (10) minutes to verbally present their request to the Board/Committee. In its sole discretion, the Board/Committee has the authority to waive or reduce the amount of the fine depending on the circumstances submitted. A notification of the decision will be issued to the owner within thirty (30) days of the appeals meeting. IMPOSITION OF FINES: The Homeowners Association, under its Board of Directors, may, at its sole discretion, take action which includes, but is not limited to, fining members of the Association for violation(s) or to correct any violation(s) of the foregoing rules and regulations or any other infringement which, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, would be detrimental to owners, residents, and guests and/or possibly place the Association in a legal liability situation. 8

9 If a homeowner or resident is found to be in violation of any of the rules and regulations of the WST Association, a fine will be imposed. If this same violation is repeated by said homeowner or resident within one year of the first notice date, the fine will be doubled for the second violation. Likewise, a third violation within one year of the first notice date will render the fine being tripled, and so on If a resident/tenant is in violation, the owner is responsible for any and all payments for the fine(s) and penalties to Westbury Square Townhomes Association. Thirty (30) days from the date of the violation notice or at the time an appeal is denied, a seventy-five dollar ($75.00) fine will be assessed to the owner of the unit. Successive fines may be imposed against a single owner or resident for the same type or for different violations as set forth in each violations notice or in the Rules and Regulations. 9

10 Acknowledgment of the Rules and Regulations OWNER RESPONSIBILITY and ACCOUNTABILITY: Owners are completely and solely responsible and accountable for informing and educating themselves, family members, tenants, lessees, guests, property managers, employees, and any other representatives or parties on Association property under the authority of the owner for compliance with all property rules and regulations and all items contained in the condominium documents. Each owner is responsible for their tenants, and any guests or visitors associated with the unit, any fines for non-compliance, and the cost or repairs assessed to their unit (s). AMENDMENTS: The forgoing rules and regulations are subject to amendment by the Board of Directors. Notification of amendments will be mailed to all owners and residents at the last known address. The cost of notifying owners may be billed back to unit owners. The effective date of these rules and regulations shall be 20. Owner s Signature Date Unit Number 10